The quality of the roads in Mexico are much lower than found in the United States or Canada. Many roads have large potholes, washouts, or fallen debris blocking part of the road. Never assume any of these things will be blocked off or well marked. Many drivers on the road will be driving at dangerous speeds, consider driving slower than other traffic. Read more about roads and driving in Mexico.
You will find many options for RV and tent camping in Mexico. If you plan to do a lot of camping, especially if you have an RV, you may find the Traveler's Guide to Mexican Camping book useful. Most of the tourist destinations will have a selection of RV campgrounds with hookups. Learn more about camping and hotels here.
While many people may know Mexico best for its beach destinations of Cabo San Lucas, Cozumel, or Cancun, it has much more to offer. Gorgeous beaches in Baja California and the Pacific coast, the spectacular canyons of Barranca del Cobre, the reawakening ghost town of Real de Catorce in the Northern Central Highlands, thriving colonial era cities like Zacatecas, San Miguel Allende, ruins from Monte Alban, Palenque, Yaxchilan, and Tulum, culture and arts in Oaxaca and San Cristobal de la Casas, you could spend months traveling Mexico and leave knowing there's still much more to see. Read more about border crossing here.
People entering and exiting Mexico may have different experiences at the borders depending on location. Included here are the details of specific border crossing experiences.
We know you're looking for something new and fun to do, but are already sick of your Lonely Planet. This page is a place where travelers can share experiences and recommendations about things to do in Mexico. Just leave your suggestion about what to do as a comment for this page and let the discussion (and fun) begin!
